Clemson product Bowers arrested at New York airport

Authorities say former Clemson standout Da'Quan Bowers was arrested at a New York airport after police found a loaded handgun in his luggage.

The Associated Press

NEW YORK — Authorities say former Clemson standout Da'Quan Bowers was arrested at a New York airport after police found a loaded handgun in his luggage.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end was awaiting arraignment Monday on charges of criminal possession of a weapon.Bowers was arrested at LaGuardia Airport as he was about to board a US Airways flight to Raleigh, N.C. Authorities say the loaded .40-caliber weapon was found during a search of his carry-on bag.A Queens district attorney's office spokeswoman says Bowers will be charged in Criminal Court.Bowers is in police custody and can't be reached for comment by telephone. The Buccaneers haven't returned messages seeking comment.